Pharmacy Aide salary in Iowa
What pharmacy aides earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$33,270$16.00 per hour
vs U.S.−12%U.S. median $37,680
Middle half earn$29,030 – $36,790Top 10%: $44,360+
Jobs1,0702.71× the U.S. concentration
Pharmacy Aide pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $35,120 | $16.89 | 340 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $35,760 | $17.19 | 230 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $31,140 | $14.97 | 100 |
| Iowa City, IA | $36,370 | $17.49 | 100 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $29,430 | $14.15 | 100 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $30,590 | $14.71 | 100 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $33,890 | $16.29 | 60 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $35,070 | $16.86 | 50 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $31,220 | $15.01 | 50 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $31,850 | $15.31 | 50 |
| Dubuque, IA | $35,440 | $17.04 | 30 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $29,850 | $14.35 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Pharmacy Aide pay in similar states
Florida · $35,160 Georgia · $34,630 Kentucky · $34,610 Louisiana · $33,450 Kansas · $32,070 Nebraska · $31,610
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560
Questions
How much does a pharmacy aide make in Iowa?
Pharmacy Aides in Iowa earned a median of $33,270 a year ($16.00 an hour) in May 2025, 12% less than the national median of $37,680. The middle half earned $29,030 to $36,790.
Where in Iowa do pharmacy aides earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Iowa City, IA at $36,370.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.